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DRAFT MINUTES Page 8 December 21, 2009 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting and Facilities (strengthens the regulations regarding smoking in public places, places of employment, recreational area and athletic facilities in the City). (2605) Adopted M/S/C Souza and Starosciak. Ayes: 6; Noes: 1 (Santos) 10. ACTION ITEMS Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. A.Resolution Approving the City of San Leandro Climate Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 25% Below 2005 Levels by 2020 (provides a general guideline for future programs and policies toward achieving the adopted emissions reductions target). Mr. Hollister provided an overview of the item, and introduced Senior Planner Sally Barros. Ms. Barros gave a PowerPoint presentation, providing background on the Climate Action Plan (CAP), which provides the City with a framework to meet its emission reductions target. She reported on the revisions made to the CAP at the request of the Chamber of Commerce, to address the concerns of the real estate sector. Ms. Barros responded to questions from the Council regarding the proposed changes to the CAP that were detailed in a memo to the Council. Vice Mayor Starosciak noted that the real estate community has expressed concern over the RECO (Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance) policy. Councilmember Prola questioned the need for Revision 2, as the RECO has not yet been drafted. He asked about the timeline for designating a sustainability coordinator. Mr. Hollister indicated that it would likely be in the later implementation stages of the Plan. Mayor Santos remarked that, with the current high foreclosure rate, adding a new condition could be onerous to property owners. Councilmember Souza expressed support for the changes, to address the perception of the real estate community, and to send the message that the City wants to work with its residents to achieve its goals. Councilmember Gregory commented on former Mayor Shelia Youngleadership in raising the awareness of the need for San Leandro to address climate change, and on the Citywell-established reputation for working cooperatively with stakeholders. He suggested including lenders and banks in the discussion with the real estate stakeholders in the discussions on the RECO.